Options Interchangeable Nickel Plated Circular Knitting Needle Tips

$5.49 - $9.99

Our nickel-plated glass-like surface allows your stitches to move freely while the hollow brass tube is extremely lightweight for hours of comfortable knitting. The sharp, gradually tapered knitting needle points make working stitches a breeze, slipping easily between stitches so even complicated cables move along quickly. Available in US sizes 4-17. Set of two. Needle length is 4 3/4".

“I'm going to cut right to the punchline: the Knit Picks Options set has earned a permanent place in my knitting bag. Why? 1. The tips are pointier than any other needle I've ever used. They will slide right through a strand of yarn if you're not paying attention, but mostly they're just a lovely, precise tool to work with. 2. The tips screw on to the cables and don't come loose until you unscrew them. 3. The cable/tip join is smooth. 4. The cable is VERY thin, flexible and doesn't fight back.” Knitty, Fall 2006

“I like the Knit Picks needles for my speed knitting because they have very special long and lean tips and especially sharp points which are essential in speed knitting.” Miriam Tegels, World’s Fastest Knitter

“I use the Knit Picks Options nickel plated circular needle set, and I love them. The joins are smooth and the needles are easy on the hands, making the knitting so much more enjoyable.” Kelly Z., Knit Picks customer

"I want to express how much I enjoy your store and your podcasts. The podcasts have been a source of information, inspiration, enthusiasm, personal sharing and humor. Thank you for introducing me to so many wonderful knitters, books and techniques. Your interchangeable needles are the best to my mind." Margaret K., Knit Picks customer

“For years the only needles I wanted to use were [your competitors]; expensive [your competitors]. Then I tried your nickle plated needles at a fair and reasonable price, and they are every bit as good as the competition. Perhaps even better as the cable seems to be softer and more flexible. Thank you for these wonderful needles.” Lindy B., Knit Picks customer

"I've been a customer of yours from before you sold your own brand of yarn. When you came out with your own interchangeable needle set I was a bit skeptical. I'd been using [your competitors] needles for quite a while and was happy with them. I have to admit I scoffed at the idea of a tiny wrench to tighten the cable/needle join. But I discovered the problem with [your competitors] needles is that plastic wears out. I'ma very "active" knitter and often I'd be knitting away and suddenly the tip and cable would separate and I'd have to scramble to pick up stitches. This started happening pretty regularly. It wasn't just a faulty batch of cables and tips either. Anyway, I then started knitting cautiously, which is the wrong thing to do: never be timid in your endeavors. So I decided to try your needles, tiny wrenches and all. I think they're great. I can furiously knit away while I'm watching a 1950's sci-fi movie and never lose any stitches. So I'd just like to say, I was wrong to scoff." Sara B., Knit Picks Customer

"I just want you to know how much I love your knitting needles. I have used [your competitors] Interchangeables for years and I like them, but yours are better! I keep adding to my collection. I love the metal needles because they are slick but they don't click against each other. (That sound annoys my husband.) Your wood needles are delightful to the touch and give me a happy, warm feeling when I use them. I am talking about circulars, which I usually use. I use circulars for wrist warmers and hats instead of double pointed which always seemed awkward to me. (Double pointed needles are like knitting in the Stone Age. Which doesn't make sense because they would have been made out of stone and really impractical.) Thank you, thank you, thank you! I know that I am one of the millions who love your needles but I still wanted to tell you." Cathrine M., Knit Picks Customer

"Before I left Toronto in 2007 a friend of mine offered to include a set of nickel-plated, interchangeable circular knitting needles for me with her order. She gave me the set of needles when they arrived, I moved to Spain and didn't unpack my knitting until last month. At which point I finally took the circular needle set out of its' original packaging and proceeded to continue with my cardigan I began 1-1/2 years ago. It felt wonderful! I don't know what I was waiting for.

Much to my surprise the circulars from Knit Picks are absolutely wonderful to use. They are lightweight, have nicely pointed tips, very easy to change sizes and the flexible cables don't have a mind of their own -- so easy to use!" Nora B., Knit Picks Customer

I really like using the knitpicks interchangeable needles. I worked with them for a while, and learned how to do the "magic loop" for making socks using regular yarn. I decided to try them with sock yarn, only to find the smallest I have are #4. Reading the reviews, many people are requesting the same thing!!

3 out of 5 stars

LeahG12-01-2017 1:39pm

I received the interchangeable nickle-plated needle kit as a gift and was thrilled. I much prefer metal needles to wood, and these are a breeze to use. Then I realized that they could only be used with the longer cables. I do a lot of projects that use 16" circulars, and sadly can't use this set at all. So, the needles I have are great to use, but I am sorely disappointed that they can't accommodate the short cables - a huge flaw, as far as I'm concerned, and thus the "average" rating.

5 out of 5 stars

Brigid10-29-2017 2:28pm

I love these needles! However, I wish you would make them in sizes 0-3, along with smaller sizes of the cables. I make a lot of baby hats and would love to have the smaller sizes, and not have to buy separate needles. Thank you.

5 out of 5 stars

Wendy10-16-2017 3:53pm

I love these interchangeable needles. I love the sets and have a set in just about every color for different things, straights, circular, double pointed, short, etc. I love, love, love, love all of them and for different reasons. This is really more feedback for knit picks than anybody else. I would be AMAZING if you offered bulky sets versus the regular set. I love the wood needles for finer yarns. They aren't quite as slick and that's a good thing when working with fine sock yarn or lace weight yarn. But, when working with thicker, bulkier yarns especially those considered super bulky, you need the nickel plated. The yarn is heavy and takes up more space on the needles so harder to move about it. The nickel plated is slick and makes it so much easier. I would love the a set of the nickel plated or really for any of them to bet set based on two sizes, a normal size and a bulky size. Options are great and the sets are great. The two together is would be AMAZING! It's good to have an entire set so that if you start a new project and need to get your gauge right, you have everything you need to do that. Instead of trying the recommended size, recognizing its not working, going back to the drawing and ordering another size either up or down. When that happens to me and I haven't accounted for it, I'm likely to go and buy what I need from the local craft store. I would much rather buy an entire set that I know will be amazing from you. But it needs to fit the bulky need.

5 out of 5 stars

MMR05-20-2017 10:40pm

I tried the sample set and was thrilled with the interchangeable Nickle Plated set I could work so much easier, and had to go back to my old needles to start on the next section of my work...
and goodness my hands and arms started hurting again!
So I am in the process of ordering the set, so I will not have to give up knitting. Thank you so much, wish I lived closer to get them sooner, Australia takes loner to receive them :-(

5 out of 5 stars

Ann Hauser03-28-2017 3:05pm

I ordered the nickle plated needle tips with some hesitation, but based on the reviews, I took a chance. I am still getting used to the slipperiness of them but am impressed with how much easier and faster am am knitting now. I sure do wish that you would offer a set of interchangeable lace needle tips, though.

5 out of 5 stars

MVice02-10-2017 8:09am

I am a beginning level knitter who was overwhelmed by all the choices of knitting needles so I bought the Knit Picks interchangeable set in nickle plated and absolutely love it! The flexibility of sizes has me starting projects when my knitting cirlce friends are stuck ordering more single needles. Now that I've graduated from dish cloths & hats to sweaters I am back for longer cables & extensions. I am also trying the "rainbow" coated wood ends for a chunky yarn. I had issues with the tips coming off the wires until I watched the video with the locking key! Thanks for that.

4 out of 5 stars

Deanna02-04-2017 6:38am

Bought a couple of sizes for my interchangeable set and the feel and weight is great, only concern is even tightening with the cable key a needle will occasionally come loose but still lovely to use.

5 out of 5 stars

Liberty12-07-2016 8:46pm

Sort of hate leaving a review, simply because it's just "yes, what everyone else said."
First, I absolutely LOVE these. Some of my friends who have borrowed them from me have been a little wigged out by how slippery they are at first - BUT THEN - "Woah, I'm knitting so much faster..." I KNOW, RIIIIGHT? Hah.
I've never had any issue with the needles and cables coming undone - as long as I tightened them properly to begin with. I do check regularly (just in case) but I find my cables and needles to cling quite sufficiently to each other. I love how slick they are, and I am impressed with the quality. I'm rough on my needles, and these have held up beautifully.
So the down side? Please please please make smaller sizes. I am ecstatic to have the bigger sizes to supplement my original set, but I would love 0-3 for socks. Something particularly stabby for lacework would be quite charming. :)

5 out of 5 stars

Janis10-16-2016 5:19am

I LOVE these needles and cables.These are my "Go To" needles, no matter what I'm making....except socks or fine lace ;<( PLEASE make the smaller needle sizes, your current customers will love you and you will have so many new needle fans you'll be swamped with orders!

5 out of 5 stars

Lorraine09-25-2016 10:30am

I have been on a quest to find the perfect knitting needles and finally I have found them! I have used other companies interchangeable needles and found them to be stiff (with their cables) and they come undone which can prove to be a disaster... but these spectacular nickle beauties are soooo delicious to use, I am obsessed. I have every size and several of my favorite sizes, 'cause I am the queen of several projects on the go. I find the price excellent and the cables superior, I have not ever had them unscrew, they are light and I love the sound they make when I am knitting away. Thank you, Thank you Knit Picks so much for creating these amazing needles!!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Ceallaigh07-04-2016 7:43am

I love these needles--have used many over the years and these are the best (other than some specialized sock and lace needles--but you can't get those sizes in interchangeable). I have NEVER had a problem with the points detaching from the cable when I used the key. I don't know what the key does--it's not logical--but it works. And the joins are smooth, unlike the click kind of needles--they never catch the yarn. Since I knit tightly, that's especially important to me. I've used these for several years and I knit constantly. It amazes me that such high quality can come at such a reasonable price.

5 out of 5 stars

Lorene Stover10-22-2015 1:25am

I received a set of nickel plated interchangeables for Xmas 2013. After years of using aluminum needles I was thrilled at the difference in quality the nickels were in comparison to aluminum. These are slick and increased my knitting speed alot. I just LOVE these needles. These needles may be too slick for some knitters but, as I said, I love them. I only wish the larger size needles were longer, as I am working on a blanket that I am knitting with multi strands of yarn. Because the larger needles are shorter I can only fit about four stitches on the needles at a time and a longer needle would accommodate more stitches so I could knit faster. I, too use a rubber grip to hold the needle while I tighten the needle to the cable with the cable key/wrench. So far, after using the rubber grip I haven't had any needles come off the cables. I just love these and intend to buy more tips and cables in the near future. Quality needles are SO WORTH the investment if you love to knit. Great set Knit Picks!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Jasmine Nammari02-15-2015 8:17am

I bought the size 7 and they came in yesterday with my order of the Reverie yarn. I started knitting samples of the Reverie and dear lord are these needles smooooothhh. It was like knitting with needles made of water because they are so frictionless and the tip is so precise without being a dangerous weapon! I think for wool these would be perfect to knit quickly with. I, on the other hand, am allergic to wool so I mostly use alpaca for winter garments and I find these a little too smooth for the Reverie yarn but I feel it would be unfair to knock off a star for that.

5 out of 5 stars

La12-20-2014 9:44pm

I LOVE these needles. I, too, have the problem of the tips unscrewing from the cable so I keep a roll of plumber's tape in my needle bag. When I attach the needle I use a small piece of the plumber's tape and it stays secure for however long I am using the needles. I only have one cable that came away from the metal join and I just glued it in. The cables are soft enough that I can use magic loop and not have to struggle. I really love these needles.

5 out of 5 stars

Cindy Campbell12-19-2014 1:26am

I ordered the nickel plated interchangeables a couple of months ago and I love them. I'm on my 3rd project which is a baby blanket with chunky yarn. So far there has been no problem with the needles coming loose from the cord. I followed the suggestion that I read on here about using a rubber gripper as well as the key when placing the needle into the cord. I'm finding the circulars are much easier on my hands and don't have a problem with the ends of the needles hitting the arms on my rocker.

4 out of 5 stars

Jac'y12-06-2014 8:28pm

Hi all - relative NOOB here :) Just got these needles and I love ther slickness and pointyness. However...I do have one other set of interchangeables (Takumi bamboo set) and the cables are able to swivel once they're joined to the needle. Unless I'm missing something, these ones don't do that and I find that highly annoying. But the price is right for a NOOB's first metal interchangeable set and so I shall knit on!

3 out of 5 stars

Sarah Laudenbach10-29-2014 2:07am

I have to admit, the knit picks interchangeable needles are a great value. I have 2 sets of the nickel plated tips, and one laminate set. However, I have learned to have more cables handy, because the cable detaches from the joiner. This is extremely frustrating when it happens in the middle of the project, and the stitches come off the cable. The join has also detached on the laminate needles. I am ordering some replacement nickel plated tips, because the finish is wearing off and the yarn no longer slides.
I do love the points of these needles for intricate knitting. The replacements are reasonable enough that I will continue to use my Knit Pick needles, but they are defiantly not the quality of more expensive click needles. However, I can afford multiple sets, which I often use in larger projects, like the Knit Swirl designs.

5 out of 5 stars

Linda07-27-2014 6:25am

This are my go-to needles for every project. They are perfectly slick and pointed. The cables are pliable and the joins are smooth. I have several types of interchangeable needle sets, and the Knitpicks nickel options are my absolute favorites.

5 out of 5 stars

Ellena Anderson12-06-2013 3:41pm

Like everyone else, I absolutely love these and hate it when I have to use anything else. I use circulars for everything and modify seams right out of every pattern I make. I wish they came in the sock-knit sizes so I could make socks with the Magic Loop 2-at-once method.

4 out of 5 stars

Jenni Lathrop11-29-2013 9:07pm

I love these so much! They are lightweight and super pointy which I love. Love being able to change needles and cable lengths.
The only thing keeping them from an "excellent"; rating is that I have found the joins or the cables to be inconsistently sized which stops some cables from working across the tips. With enough cables (which come two to a pack), I can usually find a combination that tightens properly. If the sizes were consistent, these would be "excellent" all the way!

5 out of 5 stars

Kimberley Lenzi05-02-2013 4:12pm

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Nickel Plated Interchangeables! I got them a year ago for my birthday and they have been working hard ever since!!